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Nurses commit to modeling health and wellness.
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The RN Safe Staffing Act and what it means for you
You can get directly involved in developing public health policy by submitting your comments on proposed government regulations to federal departments and agencies.
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Care coordination: Nurses lead the way.
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For patients nearing death, palliative care can enhance quality of life by easing pain and other symptoms, improving sleep, and reducing fatigue. Managing end-of-life symptoms
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Patient-centeredness is a process that must be owned by all, from top to bottom.
What do your first 12 words, your first 12 steps, and your top and bottom 12″ say about you? Find out how the “rule of 12” can help…
The patient’s family makes an initial judgment about a nurse within 60 seconds—so your first words are crucial. Find out how to make every second count.
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The total cancer incidence in adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder was 2.6 times higher than the general population, according to a study of 3,317 Medicaid adult beneficiaries…
A culturally appropriate framework can help nurses promote acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Quantum physics suggests that if you hang around happy people, you’ll be happier.
Editor’s note: At American Nurse Today, we believe every nurse can be a leader. Rose Sherman, founder of the Emerging RN Leader blog (www.emergingrnleader.com), contributes articles on a…
NEJM publishes Olympic Medicine article
Before you watch the Olympics, read the New England Journal of Medicine article “Olympic Medicine.”
Anastrozole and fulvestrant combination effective in metastatic breast cancer
The combination of anastrozole and fulvestrant was more effective than anastrozole alone or sequential anastrozole and fulvestrant for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive metastatic…
CMS awards funding for APRN training
On July 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the participants for a new initiative that provides funds to support clinical…
Eye of the beholder: Grand rounds at the museum
“What do you see in his eyes?” asks Dr. Rothenberg. After a brief pause, someone replies, “He looks sad.” Another states, “He’s kind of…
FDA approves new COPD treatment
On July 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide) for the long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm in patients…
FDA approves new weight-loss drug
On July 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and…
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How to comment on government regulations
You can get directly involved in developing public health policy by submitting your comments on proposed government regulations to federal departments and agencies.
How to recognize and intervene for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome
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Making the workplace healthier, one self-aware nurse at a time
From the disruptive physician throwing instruments or treating nurses with contempt to coworkers or nurse managers “eating their young,” some people and behaviors in…
Managing end-of-life symptoms
For patients nearing death, palliative care can enhance quality of life by easing pain and other symptoms, improving sleep, and reducing fatigue. Managing end-of-life…
MedWatch: Product recalls
Recent product recalls include B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion System, CareFusion Alaris PC Unit, Model 8015, and Dukal Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Wipes. Read about…
Patient-centeredness as algorithm
Patient-centeredness is a process that must be owned by all, from top to bottom.
Presenting yourself professionally
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Puzzling over family presence: Word search at the bedside
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Study: Medicaid expansion may reduce mortality
Expansion of Medicaid coverage may reduce mortality among adults, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read more.
Study: Nearly one-fourth of first-year college women start hookah smoking
A study of first-year female college students found that 23% started hookah tobacco smoking during the year after their entry into college. Read More.
Study: Serious mental illness increases cancer risk
The total cancer incidence in adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder was 2.6 times higher than the general population, according to a study of…
The nurse’s role in preventing cervical cancer: A cultural framework
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The quantum edge: Emotional contagion
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